Synopsis
Healthy You, Healthy Baby: A mother s guide to gestational diabetes empowers women with the information they need to ensure that gestational diabetes will not adversely affect their pregnancy or baby in the future. Health You, Healthy Baby diffuses the fear and concern women experience when diagnosed with gestational diabetes and inspires them to make life-affirming choices both for themselves and their children. It is simple, concise, and friendly, with beautiful photography, attractive format and reassuring vignettes. Healthy You, Healthy Baby will give you information on: How to manage your food and specifics on how to balance your diet Checking your blood glucose levels and strategies for keeping them normal Helpful hints on supplements, exercise and lifestyle Tips on managing salty and sweet cravings Don t miss out on this cutting edge and first of a kind guidebook on gestational diabetes endorsed by the Harvard School of Public Health s chair Michelle Williams
About the Author
Susan B. Dopart, MS, RD, CDE, is a nutrition and fitness consultant who has been in private practice for more than 20 years. Susan specializes in child and adult medical nutrition-related issues associated with insulin resistance, diabetes and endocrinology, pregnancy, infertility, PCOS and exercise. Before establishing her own practice, Susan worked at UCLA as both a medical and kidney dietitian. As a consultant, Susan has worked for UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Extension, the Beverly Hills Country Club, Sebastian International and Procter & Gamble. She has written for and contributed to many national and international publications and online websites including, The Huffington Post, SELF Magazine, UCLA Medicine, Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists (SCAN), Best Life, Men s Health, Message Magazine, Diabetes Health and Diabetes Forecast. After receiving her bachelor of science degree in nutrition and clinical dietetics from UC Berkeley, Susan earned a master of science degree in exercise physiology and sports medicine from California State University, Hayward. She is a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Susan is the author of A Recipe for Life by the Doctor s Dietitian a nutrition guidebook, resource, and teaching tool with cutting-edge nutrition information. Her mission and passion are helping her clients find lifestyle solutions for optimal health and well-being.
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